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Daniel Ricciardo has admitted that recovering from his wrist injury was “tougher” than he anticipated.
Ricciardo is set to return from injury at the United States Grand Prix after missing five races due to a broken metacarpal. He underwent surgery in Barcelona and has been sidelined since the accident. His short-term future with AlphaTauri is secure, as he has been announced alongside Yuki Tsunoda for 2024. Ricciardo expressed his excitement to be back and gave insight into his recovery, mentioning that the hand is good but the process has been tougher than expected. AlphaTauri has made significant upgrades to their car during his absence, and Ricciardo is expecting a different car from when he last raced.
Source: Crash
